A study has found 'highly accurate' new blood tests for dementia that offer a potential way to get faster diagnosis. 1/5 Scientists compared six blood tests for Alzheimer’s which measure different molecules in the blood, called biomarkers, which indicate someone has the disease to see if they were as accurate as current methods. 2/5

To celebrate @England's 150th anniversary, football fans have been voting for their most memorable England moments. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

These are the most unforgettable England moments, voted for by fans and brought to life by cartoonist and Alzheimer’s Society supporter @tonyhusband1.⬇️ 93rd minute. England are losing 2-1. The hopes of a nation and qualification rest on David Beckham...

THAT David Beckham free kick to secure qualification for the 2002 World Cup was voted as England's most memorable goal of all time.

What's your most memorable England goal? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

‘We are getting closer and closer to game-changing breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s disease research. It’s crucial that we can detect Alzheimer’s disease as early and accurately as possible.’ (1/4) Sian Gregory, Research Information Manager, has commented on research that tested urine for levels of a compound, called formic acid, to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. (2/4)

1/ The Levelling Up, Housing & Communities Committee’s report on long-term funding of adult social care released today is calling for additional funding to be allocated to the adult #SocialCare sector, along with clearer long-term planning: bit.ly/3OXGNLO 2/ People #LivingWithDementia are the largest group using social care. We've been calling for the Govt to deliver a long-term, sustainable funding model - and a clear plan and timeline for the delivery of high-quality personalised care.

1/ New research unveiled at #AAIC2022 has found people who had encountered discrimination & racism displayed memory & cognitive problems in later life. Results suggest past events experienced by people in ethnic minority communities can have long-lasting effects on brain health. 2/ Dr Richard Oakley, Associate Director of Research comments: 'What’s shocking about these findings is that racism & discrimination doesn’t just have an immediate impact on people from ethnic minority communities, but can also lead to long lasting effects on brain health...

This #DementiaActionWeek, we're hosting #AskUsAnything takeovers with people affected by dementia, to make sure their voices are heard.

Say hello to Emily. She lives in Belfast with husband Jim, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2014. They have 2 daughters and 3 grandsons. Emily is an avid fundraiser and volunteer for Alzheimer's Society. Both her and Jim regularly attend Singing for the Brain sessions and memory cafes.

In her spare time, Emily enjoys crafting (even if she says she's not very good!) and reading. #AskUsAnything #DAW2019